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Energy levels in an atom

In Figure 25.1, we’ve drawn a few of the energy levels of a hypothetical atom. Let’s start by looking at […]

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Quantum theory

Some of the important postulates of the Bohr’s model of the atom were that the electrons moved around the nucleus […]

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Photoelectric Effect Applications

Below are the applications of Photoelectric effect: The photoelectric effect is used in the photoelectric cell which converts a light […]

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Photoelectric Effect

PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT INTRODUCTION In 1887, photoelectric effect was invented by the scientist H. Hertz. When we passing a light into a material, […]

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Radioactive Decay; Half-Life; Decay Constant

Radioactivity is a spontaneous process. It goes on independent of external control. it is not affected by  temperature or pressure […]

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Peaceful Uses of Radiation

Although scientists have only known about radiation since the 1890s, they have developed a wide variety of uses for this […]

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Radioactivity

RADIOACTIVITYRadioactivity refers to the particles which are emitted from nuclei as a result of nuclear instability. Because the nucleus experiences […]

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Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy The protons and neutrons (nucleons) in the nucleus of each atom are held together by very powerful nuclear […]

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Artificial Radioactivity

If the radioactivity is induced in an element by irradiation with, for example, neutrons, the process is known as artificial […]

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Transformation of Elements

There are two types of radioactivity – natural and artificial radioactivity. The phenomenon of radioactivity was first discovered by Henri […]